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2007 KIA OPTIMA Air Bags Frontal Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	734304
Internal NHTSA #	10279816
Manufacurer	HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA
Model Year	2007
File date	02/07/08
Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	In 2007 i purchased a new kia optima from coleman kia in trenton, nj. Soon after, i discovered that the passenger airbag indicator light would sometimes remain illuminated even though there was an adult passenger in the seat, meaning that the airbag was not activated. The dealer performed a system check and determined that the system was performing to specifications. Shortly thereafter, the problem recurred. The dealer then said that they could not diagnose the problem unless the condition occurred in their presence. This time when the problem recurred i returned to the dealerwith my wife in the passenger seat. This time, the seat cushion assembly was replaced. The next time the problem occurred, the dealer provided me with a bulletin from kia outlining proper seating positions. I was also advised that if the problem recurred (which it did) that i should pull to the side of the road and turn the ignition off, have the passenger get out and then back in and then restart the car. This should allow the onboard computer to reset and (hopefully) recognize the presence of a front seat passenger. At this point, i contacted kia's regional office to file a complaint. The reference # is k1580673. An appointment was scheduled with kia's field technical representative. In the meantime, i was told to place a towel on the seat to more evenly distribute passenger weight?? On 07/30/09, kia's field tech inspected the car and determined the airbag system was operating to design intent. Since then, i have discovered numerous other consumer complaints documenting this problem. It is now clear that kia is well aware of this condition but has refused to acknowledge the flaw in the design of the system. So far, kia's only response is to cite improper seating positions. Needless to say, the position of the passengers torso, arms or legs should not prevent the passenger airbag system from operating properly. Please investigate this problem before a tragedy occurs.... Mark ludwig
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	6750
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	EWING, NJ
VIN pattern	KNAGE123975XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
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2007 KIA OPTIMA Air Bags Frontal Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2007 KIA OPTIMA Air Bags Frontal Problems, Complaints and Defects

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